Mark Adamo Becoming Santa Claus opera to a libretto by the composer. Directed 2015 by Paul Curran at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, Texas. Stars Jennifer Rivera (Queen Sophine), Jonathan Blalock (Prince Claus), Matt Boehler (Donkey/Messenger), Hila Plitmann (Yan), Lucy Schaufer (Ib), Keith Jameson (Yab), and Kevin Burdette (Ob). Also features dancers Kym Cartwright, Caradee Cline, Jason Fowler, Matt Holmes, Tom Kilps, and Elise Lavallee. Emmanuel Villaume conducts the Dallas Opera Orchestra with associate conductor Paolo Bressan and handbell director Tim Effler; musical preparation by Kirk Severtson and Christopher Devlin. Choreography by Paul Curran; set and costume design by Gary McCann; lighting design by Paul Hackenmueller: projection design by Driscoll Otto; wig and make-up design by David Zimmerman; assistant director was Ophelie Wolf; stage manager was Lisa Marie Lange; assistant stage directors were Katy Reeves and Miranda Wilson. Directed for TV by Aaron Butler. Sung in English. Released 2017, disc has LPCM stereo and 5.1 Dolby Digital sound. Grade: NA
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